Gadaghat - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Khairagarh and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Lachhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 440309. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.06 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gadaghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadaghat

As per Census 2011, Gadaghat village has a total population of 379 people, consisting of 192 males and 187 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 234 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gadaghat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Gadaghat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gadaghat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadaghat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gadaghat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gadaghat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gadaghat village are given below:

FAQs about Gadaghat